June, 2021

Dear friends,

I’m happy to say we’re emerging from the darkness of quarantine into the sunlight of once again being able to raise our voices in song. Hallelujah!

After three virtual rehearsals this spring, followed by two in-person rehearsals, Coro Lux gave the “informalest” of concerts on May 25th outside the lovely north valley home of the Vrapis. This was followed by a social hour, including libations and an Argentinian-themed menu, coordinated by our own Antoinette Utsinger. It was grand to sing together again!

Going forward I’m delighted to say our Board has voted to resume rehearsals on Tuesday, September 7th. Plans are still being developed and, of course, nothing is carved in stone as we grope our way forward, but as of today’s date we’ve already rescheduled the concert originally planned for Dave Brubeck’s 100th birthday which we had to postpone in 2020, we’ve booked our 4th annual FebFest, featuring the inestimable Rosephanye Powell, and have rebooked our performance of my Requiem for chorus and orchestra with the New Mexico Philharmonic. Check elsewhere on this site for our upcoming concerts!

The quarantine has made all of us take stock of what’s most important in our lives— which things we want to resume and which, after careful consideration, we are no longer drawn to. Coro Lux has taken this time to strengthen our Board and improve our processes. But most importantly, if there was ever any doubt that singing is an important and deeply human activity, I think that doubt has been eradicated once and for all.

Welcome back!

Brad

Bradley Ellingboe
Founder and Artistic Director

Coro Lux — an auditioned chorus — has a generous scholarship program meant to help ALL who need financial help to participate, particularly those who are in the midst of, or who have recently finished, their schooling.

 For information about joining our chorus or contributing to our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, please email info@abqcorolux.org.